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If you are a parent looking for bedtime stories for your child, to help build their self-confidence and develop their bravery and sense of adventure, this is the perfect book for you. Bravery, wits, and kindness aren’t things you can find in a shop, nor do they magically show up at your doorstep. They are gifts that spark from the inside and grow every time you choose to do the right thing. Being true to yourself might not always be the easiest thing to do, but in the end, it’s what makes you who you are.

Vorlesegeschichten, die Kindergartenkinder stark und mutig machen. Ruhig, mutig und echt sternenstark: Ida bekommt ein ganz besonderes Geschenk von ihren Eltern, zwei goldgelbe, kuschelweiche Sterne aus Stoff! Sie sollen Ida immer dann helfen, wenn sie mal Mut braucht oder sehr aufgeregt ist. Die Sterne sind da, als Idas bester Freund Henry gemein zu ihr ist, als sie Mama beim Einkaufen verliert, als sie mit ihren Freundinnen streitet und als sie allein woanders übernachtet. Aber was das Beste ist?

Edi sembra essere un bambino qualunque, che vive in una grande città grigia. Invece possiede un grande potere: riesce ancora a sognare. Con coraggio e prontezza dà la caccia a quei ladri di sogni che svotano la vita degli altri bambini per farli diventare adulti senza più la capacità di sognare.

This book is about a young lady who struggles to believe in herself. She feels that she cannot live up to her name and the expectations of her family. This short children's book shows her journey into believing in herself.

El dragón Godofredo quiere ser violinista, pero en cuanto intenta tocar un violín comprende que un dragón tan grande como él nunca podrá lograrlo. Una fábula sobre la superación, la disciplina para alcanzar metas y la ilusión que nunca hay que perder en el camino de la vida.

When Memory the seal survives a bad thing and an injury, she knows life will never be the same. Recovering at the Rescue Center, she meets three new friends, each healing from wounds of their own. When it comes time for her to surf the waves again, Memory freezes from fear. But if she doesn’t surf back over Danger Reef, she will never get home to her family. Will Memory’s fear get the best of her, or will she find strength in the memories of her friends, helping her to surf over Danger Reef freely and happily once more?

Charlie's leadership tips the balance in his friend group. His fellows begin to see that everyone and anyone is called to take a stand. The dogs learn to ride their surfboards with expert skill, but wily poachers stand in the way.

Shola, la perrita del señor Grogó, cree que es una leona y como tal decide comportarse. Decide dejar su hogar y a su amo para correr múltiples aventuras propias de un animal salvaje. ¿Sabrá soportar su nueva vida como leona? Una deliciosa historia que señala la importancia de conocer las propias limitaciones, sin por ello dejar de soñar para alcanzar ideales mayores. Una fábula sobre la identidad, los sueños y los caminos para alcanzarlos.

In Sticky Icky Vicky: Courage over Fear, the first book in the Sticky Icky Vicky™ series, authors Alysia and Michael Ssentamu introduce listeners to Vicky, a fun-loving girl who doesn't mind getting a little sticky and icky. She loves rolling down hills and playing in mud—but when it comes to water, Sticky Icky Vicky's fear prevents her from joining in the fun. Then, Vicky gets an invitation for a waterpark party, and she decides that she really wants to go—even if it means ignoring the Negative Ned voice in her head and getting over her fear.

Sparkella is excited for her first sleepover with her new friend, Tam. A glittery, glimmering outfit sure to impress? Check! Everything they need for the awesomest tea party ever? Check! A collection of games to delight and inspire? Check! She can't wait for Tam to arrive in a few hours, but first she needs one more very important thing for their sleepover: A castle fit for two royal highnesses. But no matter what she tries, Sparkella just can't seem to get the castle to work.

Imagine that a few years from now England is covered by water, and Norwich is an island. Zoe, left behind in the confusion when her parents escaped, survives there as best she can. Alone and desperate among marauding gangs, she manages to dig a derelict boat out of the mud and gets away to Eels Island. But Eels Island, whose raggle-taggle inhabitants are dominated by the strange boy Dooby, is full of danger, too. The belief that she will one day find her parents spurs Zoe on to a dramatic escape in a story of courage and determination that is handled with warmth and humanity.

Lily the sailboat is small but sturdy, in a harbor full of enormous cargo ships, speedy fishing vessels, and bossy tugboats that all have somewhere to go. And something to say—mostly, "Out of my way, Lily!" But Lily has somewhere to go, too.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with Minnie’s island. Nothing, that is, apart from the earthquakes, which pull buildings and schools and houses down on a regular basis. Luckily, the island’s inhabitants have found a way to fix their crumbling walls: giants. Giants look after human children, like 11-year-old Minnie. When Minnie turns 12, she’ll kiss her giant, turning her into a stone statue forever. The stone will be used to repair buildings. And there’s nothing wrong with that either...or so Minnie thinks.

Rosalindes Opa behauptet, er kenne ihre Gedanken im Kopf. Also übt die Erstklässlerin vor dem Spiegel, geheime Gedanken zu denken und dabei ganz unauffällig auszuschauen. Es funktioniert: Opa erkennt Rosalinde nicht wieder! Aber auch sonst hat Rosalinde geheime Gedanken. Wenn sie ihre Oma beim Schwindeln erwischt, zum Beispiel, oder wenn sie sich ausmalt, sie würde von einem Löwen gefressen. Solche wilden Geschichten erfindet Rosalinde nur, wenn sie böse mit ihren Eltern ist. Sollen sie doch zusehen, wie sie ohne sie zurechtkommen.

None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.” Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to try a new style. With true Munsch flair, each of Stephanie’s ponytails is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of copycats grows and grows.

Shoot for the Stars is a children's storybook with lots of lessons needed to build strong characters in children. The book involves a third grader who is excited to be beginning a new grade having undergone a growth spurt. She is bullied at school but overcomes it with the help of a loved one. She goes on to become the star she was born to be. This short storybook is the perfect gift for a child/tween to inspire them to be confident in their uniqueness as well as build their self-esteem.

Fuchsia Fierce is a bold name for a bold girl. She is never afraid to stand up for herself and lives by a simple motto: "Though she be but little, she is fierce!" Fuchsia proves that you can be a tiny girl who is tough, smart, and confident.

In this powerful collection of short stories, children around the world turn eleven and take a step into their futures. Each one is changed in ways both big and small. Annoyed at having to walk his sister’s dog on his birthday, Connor heads into an undeveloped subdivision, where he comes across chilling evidence of a stranger’s unhappiness. A girl sneaks away from her class camping trip to a local conservation area and experiences, for the first time, the terror and joy of fending for herself for the first time.

With lessons on patience, finding your talents, staying on task, accepting responsibility, giving children skills for life, understanding rejection and more, What I Tell Myself: The Audiobook Series is sure to provide powerful and long-lasting conversations for parents, teachers, caregivers and children. It is not enough to say we want to break generational curses. We must have the tools to give us better options in teaching our future to do things differently. Welcome to your toolbox.

Lucy represents a seven-year-old character who is always reserved, careful, anxious, and afraid. She is humble, loving, and seeks to avoid problems but the more she tries to avoid problems, the more she encounters challenges and obstacles. Though she loves her little sister, it is clear from her experiences how annoying younger siblings can be. In this book, Lucy demonstrates that making an effort to step out of her comfort zone despite her beating heart and fears has helped her to become a little stronger for the next battle that she will face.